Bubonic plague

The Bubonic Plague was one of the single most devastating events of the medieval era. The Plague, also called "Black Death" is suspected to have originated in China and the far east, coming to Europe during the late 1340 's and early 1350 's by way of shipping and trade routes. By the time the plague had abated, almost half of Europe 's population had been killed by this deadly disease. The results of the plague was extremely damaging not just to the population of Europe, but to the basis of…

European Society Gone Anarchy Black Plague impacted society of Medieval through Renaissance Eras in numerous ways. Plague affected virtually the whole continent of Europe within only five years. Living during these eras was genuinely difficult due to lack of medicine, sanitation, along with proper food storage. Medieval medicine was minimal, making any disease non-curable. Many people died from this killer disease, survivors had to find a way to live without getting this virus as well as…

Why the Europeans could not handle the Black plague? Throughout history humankind has suffered from severe catastrophes that have been overcome, whether by reaching appropriate solutions or by a matter of luck. Among these calamitous events, the most harmful and grievous disease occurred in the 14th century. This disease, bubonic plague, was later called by the historians “the Black Death,” and was viewed as a fearful epidemic or “punishment—as Christians believed.” It spread across Europe,…

smells could force out the plague. Therefore, treatments for the disease included applying feces and urine, and other substances that were much more likely to spread disease than to cure it. • Y. Pestis utilized the flea by blocking its digestive tract. The flea tries constantly to feed, but the blockage causes it to vomit bacilli into its host. When the host perishes, the flea and its offspring pursue a fresh host, infesting…

the Roman Empire to the Crusades. From the fall of the ancient Roman Empire up to the Renaissance, Europe was in a constant state of war as many attempted to rebuild the Roman Empire. The Dark Ages was a period that was shadowed by famine, the Bubonic plague, political struggles, and religious persecutions. The Roman Empire began to collapse from within once the Visigoths, led by Alaric, surrounded and blockaded any entry into the city. The Roman’s poor living conditions and lack of food…

Oct. 2015 "In Ancient DNA, Evidence of Plague Much Earlier than Previously Known" Sultana, Rukhsana. "Invitation to Biology." North Lake College. North Campus, Coppell. Sep. 2015. Lecture. Sultana, Rukhsana. "Life's Chemical Basis." North Lake College. North Campus, Coppell. Sep. 2015. Lecture. Sultana, Rukhsana. "Molecules of Life." North Lake College. North Campus, Coppell. Sep. 2015. Lecture. Zimmer, Carl. "In Ancient DNA, Evidence of Plague Much Earlier Than Previously Known." The…

“The Plague is an infectious, epidemic disease caused by a bacterium, Yersinia pestis, characterized by fever, chills, and prostration, transmitted to humans from rats by means of the bites of fleas” ("The Definition of Plague"). The Plague, which today is a disease barely heard of, was at one point in history an epidemic that killed almost one-third of Europe’s population, had unique symptoms, and spread very quickly. Today, people hear about receiving a cold or the flu. Usually these are…

Ring Around the Rosie Most people can recognize the common adolescent schoolyard game “Ring Around the Rosie.” Many, though, would naught recognize the manifestations of the Black Death, also known as the Bubonic Plague, displayed in the nursery rhyme. This correlation leaves many scholars believing that the two contain a sickening connection. The opening phrase refers to a rash symptom that began in the early stages. “A pocketful of posey” explains how people would carry around flowers in hopes…

history’, killing a third of Europe’s population. In the 14th century the plague hit Asia and Europe, lasting from 1346 till 1352. The Black Death was an epidemic plague in the 1300’s, which spread rapidly throughout Asia and Europe. The causes of the Black Death weren’t just animals and fleas, humans played a great part in the spreading of the plague throughout Europe. Many symptoms were shown at early stages of the plague such as headaches, fever, vomiting, shock and fatigue. Some of the…

two religions coped with the pestilence in very different ways but sought answer to the same question: why did God bring forth this cruel disease? Christians believed that the plague was created through Gods just wrath as a punishment to mortals for their sins. Contrary to christians beliefs, Muslims believed that the plague was a blessing that guaranteed a place in heaven for those who suffered through it and was an unfathomable expression of Gods will.5 These two almost completely different…